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Devon Energy responds to The Salvation Army’s call to action
$100,000 donation to help those in need as hurricane relief funds continue to lag
Salvation Army
November 12, 2008

A representative from Devon Energy presents The Salvation Army with a $100,000 donation.

Devon Energy Corporation responded to The Salvation Army of Greater Houston’s request for assistance by presenting the nonprofit organization $100,000 for hurricane relief. The new funds will help The Salvation Army continue to respond to the most basic and immediate of human needs.

Through their Hurricane Ike disaster relief efforts, The Salvation Army has provided some 3 million snacks; 2 million hot-meals; 22,000 cleaning kits; and counseled about 8,000 individuals in the Southeast Texas region. All this, in spite of the fact that funds raised this year amounted to only 4 percent of the amount raised during the 2005 hurricane season.

"From feeding two million people after Hurricane Ike to providing thousands of holiday gifts for families still struggling, the Salvation Army’s work is very important to our community," said Bill Van Wie, senior vice president of exploration for Devon Energy. "We are proud to support the Salvation Army’s remarkable efforts.

"Major Marshall Gesner, Area Commander for The Salvation Army, praised the donation as a much-needed contribution.

"Devon Energy is a solid partner and supporter of The Salvation Army of Greater Houston, and we are grateful for their generosity and commitment to the people we serve," said Gesner.

The Salvation Army of Greater Houston serves residents of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties through youth programs, senior programs, housing, rehabilitation, counseling, financial assistance, disaster relief, emergency response, and Christmas assistance at 17 area locations. Of every dollar raised, 89.5 cents is put to work in direct services for local residents.

Devon Energy is one of the world’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, employing over 1,500 individuals in the Greater Houston region.